Subtract 18/42 from 70/18
1st number: 3 16/18, 2nd number: 18/42
70/18 - 18/42 is 218/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 42 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
70/18 = 70 × 7/18 × 7 = 490/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
18/42 = 18 × 3/42 × 3 = 54/126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
490/126 - 54/126 = 490 - 54/126 = 436/126 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 218/63
- In mixed form: 329/63
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